A Biophysical Analysis of Forest Diversity Patterns at Mt. Kasigau, Kenya
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami13763979602021-08-03T06:19:10Z A Biophysical Analysis of Forest Diversity Patterns at Mt. Kasigau, Kenya Henkin, Michael Albert Geography conservation community diversity montane landscape Kenya Kasigau This study examines how biophysical site conditions across a mountain landscape influence geospatial patterns of diversity and response in woody vegetation community types at Mt. Kasigau, Kenya. Statistical analyses tested relationships between temperature and moisture conditions, and eight ecologically classified vegetation types that might explain distribution patterns as gradients or patches. IDRISI Earth Trends Modeler determined relationships between seasonality from 2001-2012 in biophysical conditions and vegetation phenological response. Biophysical conditions show a steep altitudinal gradient that correlates with continuous change among six montane forest types, bordered by discrete occurrences of bushland and cloud forest. Vegetation phenology is distinctive along the gradient in the timing of maximum and minimum amounts of green vegetation. The study provides a fine scale analysis of biophysical conditions on the mountain as they relate to patterns of diversity in the vegetation types and correlate to seasonal changes in this tropical wet-dry climate. 2013-08-19 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1376397960 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1376397960 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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A Biophysical Analysis of Forest Diversity Patterns at Mt. Kasigau, Kenya |
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A Biophysical Analysis of Forest Diversity Patterns at Mt. Kasigau, Kenya |
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